The Weber Spirit SP-320 46700401 is part of the gas grill
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill
models like the Spirit SP-320 46700401 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Preheat performance:

Evaluates the temperature and evenness over the grill's surface after a 10 minute preheat using thermocouples. It also gives an indication how quickly the grill reaches its maximium temperature.

High temp evenness:

Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the highest setting, using thermocouples.

Low temp evenness:

Evenness of heating over the grill's surface with all main burners set to low, using thermocouples

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The following models have the same ratings as Weber Spirit SP-320 46700401.
Features and specs may vary

The Ratings applied to untested model Weber Spirit SP-310 46500401 come from our tests of model Weber Spirit SP-320 46700401, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both. Untested model has no side burner.

About This Brand

This brand, known for its durability and dependability, went through an entire line and design change in 2007. Weber is known for its quality products in the midpriced to high-priced categories, and grills that feature coated cast-iron and stainless-steel-rod cooking grates and long-warranty stainless-steel burners. (The company offers a natural-gas version for most of its grills.) Weber recently introduced an infrared-searing station on some of its grills, updated its Q line of portable grills, and added colors to its entire lineup. Weber grills are available at many retailers nationwide. Grills range in price from $130 to $3,000. Note that Weber acquired Ducane about four years ago.

Features & Specs - Weber Spirit SP-320 46700401

Stainless-steel gratesPrimary cooking grates made of stainless-steel are generally sturdier than those made of coated steel and resist rust even without a porcelain coating.

Stainless-steel grates

Yes

Coated-cast-iron gratesThe grill's primary cooking grates may be made of porcelain coated cast-iron, which generally sears meats better and keeps grilling temperatures more consistent than grates made of porcelain coated steel. The porcelain coating usually makes such grates easier to clean than other surfaces, and the grates should resist rust as long as their porcelain coating isn't chipped.

Coated-cast-iron grates

No

All or mostly stainlessIncludes more than just a panel or other trim. Based on our limited tests, nonmagnetic stainless is less likely to corrode.

All or mostly stainless

Yes

Long-warranty burnersWhile burners remain the grill's most-replaced part, most are warranted for only 3 to 5 years. Better burners are covered for 10 years or more.

Long-warranty burners

Yes

Side burnerA side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill. A side burner could also be an infrared burner used for searing.

Side burner

Yes

Infrared burnerGas burner that uses infrared technology (ceramic burner, plates and screens, or troughs as some examples) for cooking. An indirect flame is used for cooking food. Burner can be located as the main burner, side burner, rotisserie burner, or any combination of burners.

this is 5th year for the Spirit model.<br />Absolutely rock solid. Any grill that can handle -35 f ,start by the igniter is tops in my book

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Valley Mike

from Los Banos, CA

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Outstanding grill

7/2/2014

Pros

Easy To Cleanup

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Great Design

Short Grill Time

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Great Searing

Indirect Cooking

Portable Use

Small Gatherings

Comment:

I was looking to replace another brand that had poor sheetmetal grills. This is heaven in comparison. The heavy duty grill leaves great grill marks on meat. I make pizza on the Weber pizza stone in it. I have roasted chickens and beef roasts. All came out well.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Tom The Chef

from Princeton NJ

(16 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Durability/Parts

10/2/2013

Pros

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Great Design

Short Grill Time

Cons

No Replacements Parts

Parts Break Easily

Best Uses

Great Searing

Indirect Cooking

Small Gatherings

Comment:

On a 7 month old model still on sale at retailthe company no longer stocked parts